Early Childhood Center and Parenting Center DirectordomainCalifornia Assosiacion of Independent Schools location_onSinaiVeröffentlichung:15.03.23Branche:Bildung, Training und PädagogikEarly Childhood Center and Parenting Center DirectordomainCalifornia Assosiacion of Independent Schools location_onSinaiEarly Childhood Center and Parenting Center DirectorDescriptionDOUGLAS FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERAND THE ELAINE and GERALD WOLPE PARENTING CENTER DIRECTORSinai Akiba Academy seeks an experienced, dedicated and passionate educator to be the next Director of the Douglas Family Early Childhood Center which includes the Elaine and Gerald Wolpe Parenting Center. With an enrollment of approximately 240 students, the Douglas Family Early Childhood Center (DFECC) Academy nurtures our youngest Jewish hearts and minds, ages 16 months:5 years old. The DFECC is constantly evolving to offer the most ambitious, child:friendly, spirit:rich, and joyful Jewish environment, in which to foster curiosity and grow happy kids. With research:based early childhood educational approaches and loving, highly:qualified teachers, the DFECC provides a warm, supportive space, in which imagination is set free.Sinai Akiba Academy, a preeminent ECC:8th grade private, Jewish day school in West Los Angeles, is rooted in its mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility. The total school enrollment is just under 500 students. Sinai Akiba's prominence is enhanced by its affiliation with the 1,300 member Sinai Temple, one of the country's leading Conservative synagogues. All SAA families are members of Sinai Temple.ECC Director Roles and Responsibilities:In collaboration with the Head of School, spearhead the planning and strategic vision of the ECCEstablish and supervise the overall cultural, educational philosophy, and content of developmental curricula in accordance with Sinai Akiba's core values and mission, state licensing standards/requirements, and Conservative Judaic practicesManage all California Community Care licensing requirements and implement government, educational, and safety standardsMake decisions regarding faculty assignments, division of children into classes, and the distribution of work for the ECC administrative teamMaintain observation hours in ECC classrooms to assess that best practices are being implemented and any pressing issues with students are being addressedWork in partnership with the Admission department to grow the ECC by leading tours, interviewing families, and developing and implementing activities and programs designed to attract new families to Sinai AkibaInitiate and implement periodic review of all curricula, programs, and projects as to their viability and suitability with respect to the school's goals and needsRecruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise all ECC faculty and staffCultivate and sustain an employment climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a high:quality teamRemain current and creative with professional development for ECC faculty and staffBuild relationships and maintain consistent communication with parents of enrolled and prospective studentsUnderstand, identify, and evaluate childrens social, emotional, and behavioral needs; be able to make recommendations and coordinate services as needed working in partnership with parents to help every child grow academically, socially, and emotionallyPartner with Temple clergy and School Rabbi to infuse Jewish values, holiday celebrations, and cultural experiences into curriculaWork with the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Operations to set and adhere to a budget, HR protocols, communications strategies, and operational proceduresEngage and serve as a member of the Senior Administration of SAA.Work closely with the Head of School, Admission
